Alperen Sengun contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Fred VanVleet put up a strong showing with 29 points, 8 assists, and 8 rebounds. The Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 115-107 thanks to their efforts.
The Rockets' victory forces a pivotal Game 7 in the Warriors' first-round playoff series as the Warriors struggled offensively at a crucial juncture, missing 13 straight shots.
Rockets set up Game 7 against Warriors
Despite scoring 29 points, Stephen Curry struggled to establish his rhythm, shooting only 9 of 23 from the field and only making six of his 16 three-point attempts.
Jimmy Butler had a substantial contribution with eight assists, nine rebounds, and 27 points.
Golden State was unable to take advantage of their home-court advantage at Chase Center in spite of these attempts.
With 17 points and crucial hustle plays, Steven Adams was a vital member of Houston's bench.
Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun powered Houston to a Game 6 win on the road!
— NBA (@NBA) May 3, 2025
VanVleet: 29 PTS, 6 3PM, 8 AST, 8 REB
Sengun: 21 PTS, 14 REB, 6 AST, 3 STL
Houston will now host Golden State for Game 7 at 8:30pm/et Sunday on TNT 🍿 pic.twitter.com/lQNxV0Ggcg
His contributions were a part of a well-rounded team effort that helped the Rockets thwart Golden State's attempts to take over the game.
Throughout the game, the Rockets' ability to remain composed under duress was demonstrated.
Their tenacity made sure they had a response for almost everyone of Golden State's big plays.
Anticipation for what looks to be a fierce matchup in Houston is growing as both teams get ready for Game 7.
The winners of Game 7 will play Minnesota in the Western Conference semifinals once the teams travel to Houston on Sunday.